The unending chronicle and personal ramblings of a LA actor facing the challenges of living as an ex-smoker, eating a plant-based diet, and exploring life as a Nichiren Buddhist while STILL daring to dream that success in Hollywood is still possible after the age of 29.

Wednesday, December 25, 2013

Of all the holiday traditions, watching "It's a Wonderful Life" is my favorite. No matter how many times I see it, I end up blubbering like a complete idiot. It touches something in me. It makes me reflect on my own life, and it reminds me, as cheesy as it sounds, what is truly important.

"Remember, no man is a failure who has friends." - Clarence, Angel 2nd Class

I needed a little music to keep the holiday spirit going for me and Rusty while we are across the country from the family for Christmas. So of course I had to listen to this clip of "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" from Sister Act 2. It always makes me smile, sing and jump to my feet!

I also had to add a little holiday cheer with this Christmas song from "Best Man Holiday".

Now while I'm not a big Chris Brown fan, I have to admit I enjoy this song from the movie "This Christmas"....

Okay...this last one is not a Christmas song but it makes me want to jump up and DANCE!!!

Yes.. I came back and added one more. I just watched the movie "Joyful Noise" and I found myself up and dancing with Rusty to this medley so I had to include it here!

Life has been pretty good. I have been offline for a bit but happy to say I have found in these last few months my career has been keeping me busy. I've booked a few acting jobs and have begun to take my health much more seriously.

The funny thing is, seeing myself on television forced myself to see myself as others see me rather than how I imagined I looked. Wow! I dusted off my LA Fitness membership card and made friends with a certain treadmill to get the blood flowing and the fat melting.

I am finding a little time everyday to be good to myself by exercising and incorporating meditation into my day. Where this road will lead, who knows but it feels good to feel good!

It is a strangely warm and sunny Christmas day here in Los Angeles. My dog Rusty and I plan on taking a long walk to soak in the sun, burn a few calories and enjoy the benefits of living in Southern California.